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IOWG0930-1030

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CFEWG1100-1200

VTC

HHQ CUB 1000-1100

VTC/TBD

CCMB1600-1700

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CLCWG1330-1430

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CIWG0800-0900

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CLCB1500-1600

Note: Battle Rhythm Events Must Meet Three Criteria : 1) Vetted Through KIMWG; 2) Involve Cross-Staff Coord; 3) Org Template Approved by CoS

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CFECB1430-1530

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CCB1600-1700

VTC/TBD

CCMWG1230-1330

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CMOWG1500-1600

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KIMWG/B0830-0930

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CAWG1700-1800

CAMDB: Combined Air and Missile Defense BoardCCAWG: Combined Campaign Assessment Working GroupCMOWG: Civil Military Operations Working GroupCCMWG: Combined Collections Management Working GroupCCMB: Combined Collections Management BoardCUB: Commanders Update BriefCFPWG: Combined Force Protection Working GroupCFEWG: Combined Fires and Effects Working Group

CFECB: Combined Fires and Effects Coordination BoardCIWG: Communications Integration Working GroupCLCWG: Combined Logistics Coordination Working GroupCLCB: Combined Logistics Coordination BoardIOWG: Information Operations Working GroupCCB: Commanders Coordination BoardKIMWG/B: Knowledge/Info Management WG/Board* Change

POC/OPR: KMVersion 1.0As of 1 NOV 11

VTC

Component Cmdr VTC1700-1800

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MNF CUB0800-0900

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Key Tasks: • Review progress of campaign assessment

• Receive commander’s guidance on planning efforts or execution of operations

Chair: MNF Commander

Facilitator: MNF Chief of Staff

Frequency/Location: Daily / Room TBD

Membership: MNF Cmdr; Deputy MNF commander; Chief of Staff; Staff Directors (C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8; special staff (PAO, JAG; and MNF components commanders or their LNOs)

POC: C5

Commander’s Update Brief(CUB)

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Purpose: To provide MNF Commander, components and staff with campaign progress and updates from selected staff and assigned components.

Inputs: • Commander’s Update brief from MNF staff• Components current operational briefs• Guidance from Higher Headquarters of each MNF country; for the U.S, the HHQ is USPACOM Outputs: • Commander’s guidance• Daily Intentions Message (DIM) • De-Confliction decisions

Purpose: Synchronize, coordinate, de-conflict, and monitor multinational force’s strategic communication actions, images, and words to support the achievement of the participating nations’ overall strategic objectives and end states.

Inputs: • STRATCOM Guidance (National)• JTF Guidance and Intentions / FRAGO (CC) • Public Affairs Guidance (PAO)• Campaign Assessment (JTF) (CAWG)• Intelligence Updates (C2)• OSINT analysis (Media Roll-up) (C2)• CMO updates (CMOWG)• Approved CPOTF products (CPOTF)• Media Assessment

Outputs: • Communications Integration Plan• Campaign Themes and Messages• Inputs/recommendations to IOWG

Key Tasks: • MCI coordinates programs, plans, themes, messages,

and products with other instruments of national power in a multinational effort

• Publish a communication integration plan• Monitor and assess to assist in the decision-making

cycle• Ensure dissemination of communication integration to

subordinate commanders for consideration in planning • Obtain approval from MNF for Themes and messages• Coordinate national PA and MCI guidance given to each

respective nation’s military forces

Chair: C5

Facilitator: Public Affairs Officer/Information Operations Officer

Frequency/Location: Daily /PAO spaces

Membership: C5, Public Affairs, Information Operations, Legal, Pol-Mil, CMO rep, C3, C2, CPOTF, SOF, country liaisons, POLAD

POC: J39 IO Planner

Communications Integration Working Group (CIWG)


Key Tasks: • Determine IO target nominations for submission to

Target Coordination Board for approval (and inclusion in ATO)

• Draft FRAGO input (IO targeting directives) as required• Develop Talking Points for incorporation into Press

Releases / Conferences• Ensure dissemination of IO guidance to subordinate

commanders for execution planning • Monitor and Assess IO effects on targets to allow for

target and product adjustment

Chair: C39 Chief

Facilitator: Information Operations Officer

Frequency/Location: Daily /IO Cell Room (VTC, virtual room for components)

Membership: Components, OID reps (Analyst, Collections), C2IN rep, EWO, C5 rep, OMD rep, CMO rep, PA planner, Engineer, PSYOP, Strat Com

As required: - SJA, POLAD, Chaplain, Space

POC: C39 IO Planner

Information Operations Working Group (IOWG)


Purpose: Synchronize, coordinate, de-conflict, monitor PSYOP, EW, OPSEC, MILDEC, and CNO with supporting and related (CMO, PA, Strat Com, COMCAM) capabilities, staff elements, subordinate and higher units to ensure a coordinated and efficient effect is achieved. Inputs: • STRATCOM Guidance (National)• Public Affairs Guidance (PAO)• JTF Guidance and Intentions / FRAGO (CC) • INFOCON status (JTF) (C6)• Campaign Assessment (JTF) (CAWG)• Intelligence Updates (C2)• OSINT analysis (Media Roll-up) (C2)• CMO updates (CMOWG)• Component and (EA) EW and PSYOP nominations (non-kinetic targets) (Components)• Approved CPOTF products (CPOTF)

Outputs: • Non-lethal targeting guidance (components)• Information Operations (IO) execution matrix (CFEWG)• OPSEC guidance (components)• PSYOP integration plan (CFEWG)• PSYOP product requirements and guidance• Target nominations for non-lethal and influence operations (CFEWG)

Key Tasks: • Manage and account for ISR assets in theater• Draft Collection Plan and Collection Emphasis Message

• Create Draft CIPCL• Request additional assets if required• Recommend adjustments to ISR asset basing• Submit requirements for National collection• Monitor dissemination plan and key products

Chair: C-2 or Deputy;

Facilitator: Collection Manager

Frequency/Location: Daily VTC

Membership: C-2 analysts, C-3 ISR planners, Component Collection Managers, IO planners, C-3 Targets/ Fires, National Agencies, Coalition LNOs, Civil-Military Ops, Space planners, C-5 rep

POC: CTF Collection Management Team

Combined Collection Management Working Group (CCMWG)


Purpose: Identify, validate, prioritize and manage ISR activities. Track and answer CCTF PIRs. Manages CTF collection requirements. Conducts collection operations management. Direct and manage dissemination process. Inputs: • Components’ Combined Integrated Priority Collection Lists (CIPCLs)• ISR Asset status (Components, National Agency)• Draft Combined Integrated Prioritized Target List (CIPTL) from CFEWG• Identified Intelligence gaps (C-2 staff)• IO Nominations (IOWG)

Outputs: • Collection Plan (Components, C-staff)• Collection Emphasis Message (Components, C-staff)• Draft Combined Intelligence Prioritized Collection List (CIPCL) – (Components, CFEB)• Collection Requirement Nominations to National Agencies • ISR Synchronization Matrix (CFACC)

Key Tasks: • Manage & recommend changes to PIRs• Brief C-2/C-3 on ISR assets status• Seek approval Collection Plan & CIPCL• Submit requests for National collection• Request additional assets if required• Recommend changes to ISR asset basing

• Highlight Intel gaps & mitigation plan• Coordinate changes with Components

Chair: C-2 and C-3 (co-chair)

Facilitator: Collection Manager

Frequency/Location: Daily VTC (normally scheduled after CFEB)

Membership: C-2 analysts, C-3 ISR planners, Component Collection Managers, IO planners, C-3 Fires, National Agencies, Coalition LNOs

POC: CTF Collection Management Team

Combined Collection Management Board (CCMB)


Purpose: Identify, validate, prioritize and manage ISR activities. Seek approval for CTF Collection Plan. Track and answer CCTF PIRs. Manages CTF collection requirements. Conduct collection operations management. Direct and manage dissemination process.

Inputs: • Finalized CIPCLs (Components, C-Staffs)• ISR Asset status (Components)• Combined Integrated Prioritized Target List (CIPTL) from CFEB

Outputs: •Approved Collection Plan•Approved Collection Intelligence Prioritized Collection List (CIPCL) to Components•Collection Requirements to National Agencies•Approved ISR Synchronization Matrix to CFACC

Key Tasks: • Integrate kinetic + non- kinetic Fires• Create Draft CIPTL for Approval• Recommend revisions+NSL,RTL,LTL• Prepare decision brief for CFECB

Chair: CTF Fires Officer / Chief

Facilitator: CTF Fires Officer / Chief

Frequency/Location: Daily / TBD

Membership: • Intelligence (Current Op(s), METOC, Targeting)• Components (CFACC,CFLCC, CFMCC, CJOSTF, CMOTF, CBNE, PSYOPS)

• C3 Future Operations• C3 Information Operations• C5 Assessments• BMD Coordinator (CFACC LNO)• SJA• Combined Information Bureau (Public Affairs)

POC: C3

Combined Fires and Effects Working Group(CFEWG)


Purpose: Identify, validate, de-conflict, and integrate kinetic and non-kinetic fires / prepare decision briefs in preparation for the Combined Fires, Effects, and Collections Board (CFECB).Integrate all Fires with maneuver ISO CTF OPLANS

Inputs:• CCIR(s) / EEFI(s) / Intelligence Assessment• Current / future ISR Synchronization Allocation• CUB (Salient) Updates• Fragmentary / Warning Orders (Salient)• ATO (Current) Review + Previous Day’s BDA• TET Review (ISO Current Day CIPTL Approval)• IOWG Synch Matrix• ROEWG Review / Application for 72-96 hour out• CAWG Review / Application for 72-96 hours out• Target nomination

Outputs: • Draft CIPCL / Draft CIPTL (CFECB)• Review draft apportionment / guidance for 96 hours• Publication of revisions to CTF FSCM(s), NSL, & RTL, CTL

Key Tasks: • Public apportionment guildance• Approve Draft CIPTL, NSL, RTL, LTL

Chair: DCCTF

Facilitator: DCCTF

Frequency/Location: Daily / Rm (TBD)

Membership: • Intelligence (Current Op(s), METOC, Targeting)• Components (CFACC,CFLCC, CFMCC, CJOSTF, CMOTF, CBNE, PSYOPS)

• C3 Future Operations• C3 Information Operations• C5 Assessments• BMD Coordinator (CFACC LNO)• SJA• Combined Information Bureau (Public Affairs)• C4 Sustainment

POC: C3

Combined Fires and Effects Coordination Board (CFECB)


Purpose: Identify, validate, de-conflict, and integrate kinetic and non-kinetic fires / prepare decision briefs in preparation for the Combined Fires, Effects, and Collections Board (CFECB).Integrate all Fires with maneuver ISO CTF OPLANSDe-conflict and prioritize target nominations and ISR collection requirements.

Deliverables (in): • CCIR(s) / EEFI(s) / Intelligence Assessment • Draft CIPCL (FEWG)• Current / future ISR Synchronization Allocation (IOWG)• ATO (Current) Review + Previous Day’s BDA• Draft CIPTL• TET Review (ISO Current Day CIPTL Approval)• Components

Deliverables (out): • Approved CIPCL / CIPTL (CCMWG)• Approved AOD apportionment guidance for 72 hours• Approved guidance for 96 hours• Approved revisions to CTF FSCM(s), NSL, & RTL

Key Tasks: • Identify log issues requiring senior C4 decision (for CLCB or HHQ)

•Coordinate log support to MNF, especially for future ops and plans time horizons.

•Review key LOG/MED SITREP data•Anticipate/solicit log problems or shortfalls

Chair: MNF C4 Deputy or Log Ops Div Chief

Facilitator: C4 Fusion Chief

Frequency/Location: Daily/C4 area, chat or telecon for component participation

Membership:

Primary: C4 key staff, HSS, C1, CPG, C7,

Component C4 key staff

On request: HHQ J4 staff officers, MNF Legal, C3 Force Flow.

POC: C4 Fusion Chief

Combined Logistics Coordination Working Group


Purpose: Staff officer-level coordination and problem-solving forum for MNF logistics issues, including distribution, engineering and medical. Enhances log situational understanding across current ops, future ops and plans time horizons.

Inputs: • CLCB direction• CUB, CPG, CAWG, CFEWG, CFPWG, CMOWG info, coordination and requirements• Daily LOG/MED SITREPs from MNF components, and supporting log reports (REPOL, MUREP, MOVREP, as required. • MNF OPORD, FRAGO• Support, supply, & movement priorities

Outputs: • Coordinate with C4 reps attending: CAWG (update log assessment areas), CFEWG (ref critical infrastructure/munitions), CFPWG (ref engineering/log services/distribution/HSS) & CMOWG (ref general log requirements/support)• LOGSITREP to HHQ, MNF SITREP input

Key Tasks: • Provide decisions on log issues • Raise issues to HHQ for assistance/decision• Approve C4 slides for CUB • Review key LOG/MED SITREP data• Anticipate/solicit log problems or shortfalls

Chair: MNF C4

Facilitator: C4 Fusion Chief

Frequency/Location: Daily/C4 area, VTC or telecon for HHQ and component participation

Membership:

Primary: C4 key staff, MNF surgeon, C1, CPG, C7, C8, MNF Component C4 key staff

On request: HHQ J4, MNF Legal, C3 Force Flow

POC: C4 Fusion Chief

Combined Logistics Coordination Board


Purpose: Decision forum for MNF logistics issues, including distribution, engineering and medical. Enhances log situational understanding across current ops, future ops and plans time horizons.

Inputs: • Log issues requiring decision (from CLCWG)• CUB, CPG, CAWG, CFEWG, CFPWG, CMOWG info, coordination and requirements• Daily LOG/MED SITREPs from MNF components, and supporting log reports (REPOL, MUREP, MOVREP, as required. • MNF OPORD, FRAGO• Support, supply, & movement priorities

Outputs: • Key log issues to raise at CUB• C4 direction to reps attending: CAWG (update log assessment areas), CFEWG (ref critical infrastructure/munitions), CFPWG (ref engineering/log services/distribution/HSS) & CMOWG (ref general log requirements/support)• LOGSITREP to HHQ, MNF SITREP input

Civilian Military Operations Working Group (CMOWG)

Purpose: Coordinate civil-military support; coordinate civil-military operations with all external agencies, including IO/NGO/UN agencies, non-governmental agencies; Coordinate with key governmental leaders and organizations.

Inputs: • MNF Warning order – Commanders Guidance• MNF FRAGO• Civil Information Report – CA BN• Reports and SITREPS from Intergovernmental

organizations (IGO)• Campaign Plans and Update Brief (US)• CUOPS/FUOPS Updates• CIGG,IOWG, CCMWG, CLCWG, CLCB,

CAWGOutputs: • FRAGO Input/Change of plans/orders and

measures (Submit to CUOPS(TF))• Updates to COIC COP – Civil Information (TF)• Update to Common Operational Picture (COP) • Guidance to CMOC and attached CA/CMO

units (FRAGO / CMO Estimate)• Planners of C3 & C5

Key Tasks: • Coordinate CMO support to MNF..• Co-ordinate with Humanitarian Organizations.• Support ongoing humanitarian operations.• Liaise and coordinate with key military/government

leaders in region.• Co-ordinate on the establishment of CMOC.• Manage Civil Information.

Chair C-7:• Chief C7

Frequency/Location: Daily / Cell

Reps: C2, C3, C4, C5, PAO, IO, C8, another US Governmental Agencies, IO/NGO (if available)

POC : C7


Purpose: Manage knowledge sharing processes in order to facilitate situational understanding. Assists the Headquarters Chief of Staff in implementing people, processes and tools necessary to create and share knowledge.

Inputs: •Staff recommended changes to the battle rhythm• Staff issues with tools, processes, and CFEs

Outputs: • KM directives (tools, process and CFEs changes)• Recommended changes to the battle rhythm (KMB)

Key Tasks: •Review proposed updates to the Battle Rhythm and obtain CoS guidance

•Develop and recommend approval of KM directives to the CoS

Chair: KIMO (CoS for KMB as required)

Facilitator: KM Ops

Frequency/Location: As required

Membership: KM Cell, IMO Cell, Content Manager (portal)

POC: KM

KIMWG / B


Key Tasks: •Review progress of current operations•Propose planning decisions requiring MNF commander’s approval

Chair: MNF Commander

Facilitator: MNF Chief of Staff


Membership: MNF Cmdr; Deputy MNF commander; Chief of Staff; C2, C3, C4, C5 Staff Directors; CPG and OPT Leads

POC: C5

Commander’s Coordination Board(CCB)


Purpose: Provide a forum for the MNF Commander to meet with his key leadership in order to discuss planning and operational issues, provide guidance, and make decisions to guide future planning.

Inputs: • Current operations update• CPG update on future planning • Updated Fires, Effects and Collections products Outputs: • Commander’s planning guidance• De-Confliction decisions• Updated Commander’s estimate

Key Tasks: • Analyze and validate the results of the CAC assessment

•Provide recommendations to the MNF Cmdr via Campaign Assessment Board

•Recommend changes to effects, measures of effectiveness and related indicators based on deficiency analysis of the assessment

Chair: C5

Facilitator: Senior Assessment Officer


Membership: C2, C33, C35, C39, C4, C5 CPG, C6, C7, SJA, components, and any other required Subject Matter Experts

POC: C5

Campaign Assessment Working Group(CAWG)


Purpose: Provide integrated campaign assessment of trends in the operational environment using pre-established measures of effectiveness, measures of performance and associated indicators.

Inputs: • Tasks assessment from CcmdC and components • Effects assessment from designated C-code offices of primary responsibility (OPR) • Draft assessment from Campaign Assessment Cell (CAC) Outputs: • Results of the tasks and effects assessment• Operations and Plan Review and Recommendations (OPRR) • Staff validated campaign assessment results to CFEWG, IOWG, CMOWG and any required working groups

Key Tasks: •Approve FRAGO•Approve AMD protection level by phase

Chair: C3 AMD Lead

Facilitator: C3 AMD Lead

Frequency/Location: As Required / DCO & Conf Room

Membership: ADA BDE Rep, 94th AAMDC, CFMCC Rep, CFACC Rep, CFLCC Rep, C2, C3, C4

POC: C3

Combined Air and Missile Defense Board (CAMDB)


Purpose: Recommend a Course of action to the Protected Asset List (PAL)

Inputs: • Approved CAL/DAL• Recommended VAL• Equipment status report• Approved POP/PAL• INTSUM (TBM, SOF)• Patriot Theater float equipment• SAMSTRATREP (Missile status)• TAMD Concept of Operations• CTF COP• CAMDWG results (proposed POP/PAL with CVT, RFF)

Outputs: • Proposed POP/PAL/VAL• FRAGO for any changes required. (i.e. change in POP)

Key Tasks: • Synchronize protection levels by phase• Prepare/update FPCONs for approval by CMNF• Delineate force protection priorities (Component, AO)

• Monitor Intelligence and operations for issues or situation that may affect the MNF FP Posture

• Assist and advise multinational force units in conducting FP vulnerability assessments

Chair: DEP CoS

Facilitator: MNF AT/FP Officer

Frequency/Location: TBD

Membership: AT/FP Officers, Component Reps, CAMDWG Rep, IO, C2, C3, C4, C5, C8, BMD, SJA, Health/Surgeon, Safety, Engineer, others as required

POC: C3

Combined Force Protection Working Group


Purpose: Plans, coordinates, and assess force protection (FP) for the MNF command.

Inputs: • CDRs Guidance• INTSUM• SIG Events• Current and Emerging Threats• CTF approved CAL/DAL• Component Recommended CAL/DAL• BMD Assessment• Approved Priorities of Protection (POP) and PAL• HSS Issues• CBRNE Events

Outputs: • Recommended changes to FPCONs• Updated FP Assessment• FRAGOs for FP Changes• FP vulnerability assessments• Updated analysis on POP/PAL • Proposed POP/PAL

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